On the surface, an Ouija board is just a small plank of wood inscribed with letters, yet this item is one of the most famous objects in the recent history of man enshrouded in mystery, fear and even awe. While there are many who swear by the authenticity of an Ouija board, to others it is just a tool for entertainment. How one regards an Ouija board is directly dependent on your perspective of personal belief. The Ouija board has embedded itself in American culture with an interesting history of its inception till modern times. Here are 7 facts about the Ouija Board that not many know about.
1 Overseas Origins
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The Ouija Board was not officially named till the late 1800’s. The first mention of a writing tablet in history dates back to 1100 AD in ancient China. Known as Fuji, it translated as “planchette writing” which was used for contacting the dead. The board was only used in special ceremonies and under supervision. During the Song dynasty, entire scriptures were said to have been written using this method that lasted between 960 – 1279. The practice was stopped by the Qing Dynasty in 1600.
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